3 chapters across the catalog
The hosts analyze the profile of Micah Xavier Johnson, the identified Dallas shooter who claimed he wanted to kill white police officers. They question the rapid identification of Johnson and the media's use of the name "Micah X" as an intentional callback to Malcolm X. The discussion touches on the removal of Johnson's social media profiles as a potential loss of evidence.
Micah Xavier Johnson's background as an Army Reserve veteran who served in Afghanistan is detailed following a search of his Mesquite, Texas home. Authorities recovered bomb-making materials, ballistic vests, and a journal of combat tactics. The hosts clarify that the weapon used was likely a modified SKS rifle rather than an AR-15, contradicting some initial media reports.
General Services Administration Excessive Spending, Martha Johnson Firing
President Barack Obama fired GSA Chief Martha Johnson following an Inspector General audit revealing excessive taxpayer spending at a Las Vegas training conference. The report detailed $822,000 in expenses, including a mind reader, commemorative coins, and a bicycle-building exercise. The hosts analyze the political fallout and Representative Darrell Issa's role in highlighting the scandal.
